"Colorado native David Bernhardt’s nomination by President Donald Trump to the post of deputy Interior secretary was confirmed Monday by the U.S. Senate, despite concerns from Democrats who call him a Washington insider and from conservationists worried about his environmental record.

He was approved in a 53 to 43 vote, with Colorado’s U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner, a Republican, and Michael Bennet, a Democrat, in support. Bennet’s vote split with many in his caucus.

Bernhardt, originally from Rifle, has held several positions at the U.S. Department of the Interior, including solicitor — the agency’s third-ranking position — and chief legal officer. He’s was also a top executive with the Denver-based law and lobbying firm, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck."

Jesse Paul reports for the Denver Post July 24, 2017. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Inside The Secret Lobbying Of Trump’s Nominee For A Top Interior Spot" (Reveal/CIR) [3]

"Senate Confirms David Bernhardt, Controversial Trump Pick, For No. 2 Post at Interior" (Los Angeles Times) [4]

David L Bernhardt Summary (Center for Responsive Politics) [5]

"Nominee for Deputy Interior Secretary Violated Disclosure Laws, Say Green Groups" (Washington Times) [6]